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Smart Seed Coating Technology
June 24 , 2026
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- The ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research has developed a patented Smart Seed Coating Technology to improve crop establishment and resilience against climate stress.
- It is a biodegradable, biopolymer-based seed enhancement technology that provides protection, nutrition, and biological support through a single seed coating.
- The coating contains beneficial microorganisms, nutrients, crop protection agents, and plant growth-promoting compounds, which are released near the roots during germination.
- The technology aims to support climate-resilient agriculture, reduce risks in rainfed farming, and protect crops from drought, erratic monsoons, temperature stress, soil degradation, and pests.
- It can be customised for cereals, millets, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, spices, and horticultural crops.
- Multi-location trials showed 12% to 37% increase in productivity in crops such as maize, chickpea, cotton, mustard, and pigeon pea compared with untreated seeds.
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